Tag: Fort Worth Opera

WRR101 Focus on the Arts: Tenor Jonathan Tetelman previews his Fort Worth concert

Fort Worth Opera opens its 80th anniversary season with a rare stateside appearance by internationally acclaimed tenor Jonathan Tetelman. A Deutsche Grammophon recording artist and jet-setting leading man, Tetelman has captivated audiences with his warm, full-bodied tenor and ardent stage presence. On October 10, he takes the stage at Van Cliburn Concert Hall for a one-night-only event. Kurt Rongey spoke with Jonathan Tetelman about the early development of his voice, the challenges of opera singing and his links to Texas.

WRR101 Focus on the Arts: Art & classical music prevail at the Art Worth Fest

Art Worth is Fort Worth’s newest art festival with its own unique characteristics. The three-day juried festival at the Shops at Clearfork includes numerous artist demonstrations and live classical music performances. In this feature with WRR’s Amy Bishop, the festival’s coordinator Greg Belz expands upon some of this year’s offerings.

WRR 101 Focus on the Arts: FW Opera’s General & Artistic Director’s vision for the future

“This was an opportunity to come in and help shape the future of my passion project, which is opera,” says Fort Worth Opera’s General and Artistic Director Angela Turner Wilson. In this feature, she chats with WRR’s Nikki Velonis about her vision for the company, plus shares details of how to attend their swanky “Dinner… Read more »